The film 'Se7en' is a thriller/ murder mystery film.
We can see that the film, 'Se7en', is a thriller/ murder mystery through the use of images, typography, cuts and backing music.
The sequence contains the images of open scrapbooks filled with information and photos of different people. Also, there are drawings of different men which have died is bizarre ways. The collection of pictures and drawings of bizarre deaths could connote either the investigation of a crime scene, linking back to murder mystery, or, the room this is taking place in is dark and messy, and we only ever see the hand of the character which could connote an obsession/ stalking, which relates to the thriller genre. Furthermore, it shows the making of the scrapbooks and a hand moving hair on to a clear bag, this has connotations with crime scene investigations, which links back to the themes and genres of thrillers and murder mysteries.
The typography within the sequence is very small and thin jagged. The letters are not written in a straight line. This would be associated with being in a hurry, and jotting down notes, which would related back to the genres of thrillers and murder mysteries. This is because it shows rushing around and taking notes as if investigating a crime.
The cuts in these opening titles are very jagged and sharp, much like the typography used. This is used in as it disorientates the audience, keeping them entertained by the fast pace, and not knowing the next action. Furthermore, the use of fast cuts connotes action and danger, which are all part of the genre.Moreover, the background music used adds horror themes. The music is quite disturbing, and disorienting, which adds to the overall atmosphere of the opening titles. The music uses a lot of screeches, which have the effect of adding a little fear to the opening titles. All of the sound used in these titles are non - diegetic sound. This adds to the affect of the overall atmosphere the opening title sequence creates.
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